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Death Foretold
Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care
Book • 1999
In *Death Foretold: Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care*, Nicholas Christakis delves into the complexities of medical prognosis, discussing why doctors often avoid predicting outcomes and the emotional challenges involved.
The book argues for a more balanced approach to prognosis, combining statistical prediction with intuitive prophecy, to improve patient care and decision-making.
The book argues for a more balanced approach to prognosis, combining statistical prediction with intuitive prophecy, to improve patient care and decision-making.
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Mentioned by Nicholas Christakis as his first book on prognosis and communication in medical care.
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